Hygiene Passport based on previous education in Finland

It is possible to get a Hygiene Passport based on a diploma, degree or previous education from the food hygiene industry. According to Evira's guidelines the diploma, degree or education has to be from Finland and from Finnish school system. Therefore a food hygiene proficiency certificate cannot be issued based on any foreign diplomas, degrees or education.

Order Hygiene Passport based on a diploma by following these instructions

Submit a copy of your diploma and transcript of records which indicates sufficient knowledge of food hygiene

In case the terms and conditions defined by Evira (Finnish Food Safety Authority) are fulfilled, instructor can grant the Hygiene Passport based on the name and birthday written in the diploma.

In case the name of the person has changed after given diploma, one should submit a copy of an official certificate which proves the change in the name.

The diploma must have done no later than 01.01.1995, diplomas older than that cannot be accepted.

Please notice that Hygienepassport.fi does not return any given documents.

understand the importance of sanitation and waste disposal and follows the cleaning plan of the work placement

is able to implement own-check in his/her work and understands its principles and importance

is able to identify and prevent hazards related to food hygiene in his/her work

knows the reason for usage of hygiene proficiency

knows what is food hygiene

knows what are required by the law in order to handle foodstuff and who are responsible of food control

Diplomas containing basic skills of food hygienic accepted by Evira

Certain after 01.01.1995 completed professional Specialist-,Further- or Vocational Qualification degrees contain required food hygiene knowledge. If you think you might be eligible for Hygiene Passport based on your education in Finland, please do not hesitate to contact us!